Da Cafe Volunteer

  • VO72847


Description

Da Cafe is an initiative through the OPEN project. The purpose of Da Cafe is to provide a safe space for young people aged 14-25 where they can get a hot drink and slice of cake. This initiative is run by lead volunteers who run the space. There is also a group of volunteer young people who form a Youth Committee that decide on the vision and direction of the Da Cafe. This new initiative will look to create a safe space for young people (14-25) to chill with friends and peers. Out Youth Committee and lead volunteers are trained and supported through each event. they will gain new skills and improve their own personal development.

Organisation aims and objectives

The OPEN Peer Education Project provides training and support for young adults aged 16-25 to enable them to become peer educators, delivering workshops on issues that they feel are important to themselves and their peers in their local communities, e.g. sexual health and relationships, harm reduction in drugs awareness, young parenting.

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Weekly meetings take place Tuesdays 6 - 8.30pm. Workshops usually take place week days from 9am - 3.30pm (50 minute workshops)

Restrictions

Experience required: Volunteers just need an enthusiastic approach to learning and engaging with others.
Travel details: Market House, 14 Market Street, Lerwick.
Minimum age: 15
Maximum age: 25

Support

Taster available: Yes
Support: Childcare,
Named Contact For Volunteer,
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